Are you a true bookworm? In a day and age when books are becoming more and more digital, some people (raise you hand!) still prefer the tangible pleasure of holding a book and turning the pages. But you don’t have to be a bookworm to love a good bookstore, and this one is like a dream.
Located just one-half block off North Main Street in Anderson is a six-room bookstore that has all the makings of a bibliophile’s fantasy.
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McDowell’s Emporium is an entire little house that’s been converted into the most adventurous book labyrinth in the state.
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The entire house is filled with bookshelves overflowing with a bevy of books to choose from.
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McDowell’s Emporium specializes in used, out-of-print, and select new editions. Local and regional author works are found in abundance, also.
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In fact, don’t be surprised if you wander in and find a local or regional author in the store signing copies.
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Why not add a personalized and signed copy to your collection??
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The used books in the store are all neatly arranged, and the shelves have labeling making your preferred genre easy to locate.
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Want to find a gift for a cat lover? That won’t be difficult at McDowells, especially with the resident mascot on hand to make the location obvious!
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Book gifts are still a thing, even in this day and age of digital replacements. The children’s new book collection is a great place to start for youngsters.
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And you’ll find an ample collection of classic gifts for all ages, too.
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Occasionally, McDowell’s does a big sale out on the lawn. If you drive up and find tables of books out front, you’ve struck gold and should be prepared to drive home with a back seat full of bargains you can’t pass up.
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The little old house known as McDowell’s Emporium is charming and easy to find, with abundant parking out front.
Facebook/McDowell’s Emporium - Used & New Books They are located at 104 Oak Dr., Anderson, SC 29625. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Find out more — and shop online if you can’t make it to Anderson — on their official website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
For a book excursion you’ll absolutely love, check out this charming six-room bookstore in South Carolina! Want another unique shopping experience in the Palmetto State? Check out this unique store where everything (and we mean everything) is purple!
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They are located at 104 Oak Dr., Anderson, SC 29625. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Find out more — and shop online if you can’t make it to Anderson — on their official website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
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